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More on the way says Dr Tony Xia

Dr Tony Xia has promised there will be more signings at the club after the £12m capture of Ross McCormack.

As ever, the Villa owner took to Twitter to voice his thoughts on events at the club.

He stated: "Hope we can make at least 3-4 happen soon...and a experienced professional TD!"

He confirmed again that Jordan Ayew WILL stay at the club...

He also urged the fans to follow his vision and back the club, stating that he shares the same love of the fans.

And even recommended some music to listen to.

Suliman

(Photo: 2015 Aston Villa FC)

Local lad Easah Suliman is looking to boost his Aston Villa career with a move to Cheltenham Town on loan.

The young defender has joined the League Two side until January 2, 2017.

The 18-year-old from Moseley has been with Villa since the age of eight and has captained England at U17 level.

His first senior involvement came when he was on the bench for Villa’s Capital One Cup meeting with Notts County in August 2015.

He recently signed a two-year professional contract at the club.

Leeds bound Lescott?

Joleon Lescott during Aston Villa's defeat to Watford

Aston Villa could be paving the way for Joleon Lescott to leave the club as reports link him with a move to a Championship rival.

The Telegraph reports that Villa are prepared to offload the defender on a free transfer in a bid to cut the wage bill as the club prepares to kick off its first season in the second tier for almost three decades.

Leeds United are said to be interested in signing the former England international, who only arrived at Villa Park last summer.

Boss Roberto Di Matteo has reportedly held talks with Lescott and suggested he can leave if a club makes an approach for him, with Leeds claimed to be weighing up an offer.

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Sinclair latest

Celtic are a step closer to ending the Scott Sinclair saga as Aston Villa are ready to cash in after snapping up Scot Ross McCormack, according to the Daily Record.

Former Rangers and Motherwell man McCormack checked in at Villa Park last night on a record-busting £14m deal - the highest fee ever paid for a Scottish star.

The Championship side have repeatedly slapped the 'not for sale sign' on Sinclair and have knocked back four bids from the Hoops of up to £3m.

The Villa gaffer will make McCormack one of his main attackers with Jordan Ayew, Jack Grealish and Leandro Bacuna fighting it out for forward roles along with hit kids Andre Green and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.

Sinclair is seen as surplus and Celtic are ready to finally seal the deal to take him to Parkhead.

The Daily Record writes today that Villa chief exec Keith Wyness - who was former CEO at Aberdeen - had vowed he wouldn’t let the 27-year-old go for a penny less than £5m.

But his stance has softened with McCormack on board and they are ready to resume negotiations.

Celtic have until Monday night to add fresh faces to their squad for the Champions League play-off round first leg the following week and Brendan Rodgers is determined to have reinforcements on board.

The Hoops boss is also keen on Manchester United defender Paddy McNair - but Villa could scupper their chances of landing the stopper.